DIY Fleece Cape/Poncho | How to Make a Poncho without a Pattern | Easy Sewing Projects for Beginners

Learn how to make a poncho/DIY fleece cape with fring in today’s step by step sewing tutorial – no pattern needed! This easy DIY poncho is super cozy and it’s the perfect accessory to make for fall and winter. You can make a version of this with or without a sewing machine, so whatever your ability or supplies, you can have a similar fringe cape to wrap up in!


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SUPPLIES NEEDED:


-1 2/3 yards of fleece fabric (it needs to be fleece or another similar fabric that doesn’t fray)


-A closure of your choice – this is the style I used but search “Frog Closure” on Amazon for so many awesome styles: https://amzn.to/3ekwy3r *

-A 3 yard package of ½ inch wide double fold bias tape (optional, can be skipped if you don’t have a sewing machine) – here’s what I usually use: https://amzn.to/326F4Oy *


-Sewing machine (optional) – this is mine: https://amzn.to/2NUixy3 *


-Scissors – this is a great affordable pack I’ve used for years: https://amzn.to/2NMnZBl *


-Hand sewing needle


-Thread – this is my favorite: https://amzn.to/3eCdCfa *


-Tape measure


-Straight pins


-Chalk


-A ruler or straight edge


-Rotary cutter and mat (optional, but it makes it so easy to cut out straight lines like this large square!) – https://amzn.to/2EJZ8hf *


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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:


In this beginner sewing project you’ll learn all the steps of cutting and stitching an easy fleece cape. I’ll show you how to cut it out; how to make a neckhole; how to use bias tape to finish the edges; how to sew a frog closure on; and how to cut fringe. I show you how to make a poncho from fleece fabric I bought from the fabric store but you could also definitely learn how to make a poncho with a blanket with this same tutorial – just make sure the blanket won’t fray and you’ll be good to go! This plaid buckle front poncho is one of my favorite sewing projects for beginners because it can be made with or without the bias tape depending on what you’re comfortable with, and there’s a way to make this without a sewing machine too! If you skip the bias tape, this will become a no sew poncho, other than hand sewing the clasp on which is super simple!


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If you make this or any of my projects, email me, tag me, or use #comicatcreations on Instagram to show me what you’ve made! I love resharing them… and check out some viewer creations on the “Viewer Creations” highlight tab on my Instagram profile for inspiration!


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Thank you so much for watching! Every time I look in an online store I see a fringe poncho or fringe cape so I was inspired by this fall/winter 2020 trend to make my own. It’s been a while since I’ve made a tutorial but I’m excited to get back into it so I hope you enjoy learning how to make a fleece cape! This will be a great tutorial for all skill levels because you can make it with or without bias tape and with or without a sewing machine. Happy sewing!


XO, Monika


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